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Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive

Russian authorities have charged at least 101 people and targeted eight advocacy groups as they widen extremism prosecutions against queer communities, Human Rights Watch said.

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With U.S. intelligence agencies gearing up to target LGBTQ activism, Russia’s designation of the “international LGBT movement” as extremist shows a blueprint for what might be coming.

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Under new extremism laws, LGBTQ Russians must fight to survive

With U.S. intelligence agencies gearing up to target LGBTQ activism, Russia’s designation of the “international LGBT movement” as extremist shows a blueprint for what might be coming.

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Russia Targets Queer Advocacy Group Under “Extremism” Laws

Russia has banned the Russian LGBT Network as an “extremist organisation”, escalating its crackdown on LGBTI+ rights, advocacy groups and free expression.

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Washington Blade: Gay News, Politics, LGBT Rights… broke the news on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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